Interrelationship Between Management Functions

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL MANAGER

A manager has to direct, inspire and motivate his men at work. he has to clearly set forth the objectives for them and inject in them and enthusiasm to achieve the objectives. He has to be a competent person in the area of his specialization. He must be a man of mind open mind, moral and emotional integrity and capable to understand and solve problems.

It is difficult to give an exhaustive list of all traits or qualities which go to make a successful manager. However, some of the important traits contributing to the success of managers are as follows:

1. Ability to think. It is difficult to think and think clearly and purposefully. Ability to think in clear terms and with definite purpose in view is a must for a manager to succeed. He must be able to think rationally.
2. Broad Vision. A manager must be able to take into consideration the overall effect of his functioning on the company as a whole. Sectarian view, thinking in terms of ‘my department', is not conducive to the smooth working of the company. Therefore, a manager must take a comprehensive view of each of his actions.
3. Clear Expression. One of the functions of a manager, is to direct his subordinates. It means he must communicate with them. Effective communication depends upon clarity of expression. Even the best conceived idea or instruction is worthless unless it can be communicated effectively. Therefore, the manager must be able to express his ideas clearly.
4. Technical Ability. Though a manager need not be a technician, it is necessary that he processes the necessary degree of technical competence relating to his field. This would help him to handle his subordinates effectively. Technical skills are more important at the supervisory level.
5. Human Relations Skills. A manager must keep in mind that he has to lead his subordinates and not to drive them. He should possess adequate knowledge of the factors and forces which go to ensure good relations, motivate people for best of their performance and generate cooperative and competent human behaviour.
6. Organizational Ability. A manager must be a good organizer. Ability to organize well is a quality of vital importance to make a successful manager.
7. Dynamic Personality. A manager must possess the desire to move ahead, to introduce change for better, to do something new. He must always look for doing something bigger and better.
8. Emotional Stability. A manager must be able to keep his personal likes and dislikes away from his organisational responsibility. It means that in solving the business problems of his company, he must not allow his personal feelings to influence his decisions. This requires stable emotional feelings.
9. Integrity. A manager must enjoy the unshakable confidence of both his superiors and subordinates. Both as a person and in his actions, he must be known as a person of high moral integrity. He must remember the saying that it is not enough to be good, one must also appear to be good.